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Off Market May 2025 for $850K

$888,914

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $5,395/mo

•

1,688

sq ft

26 Mermaid Rd, Toms River, NJ 08753

About this home

Experience the ultimate in coastal living with this beautifully renovated waterfront home, perfectly set just seven houses from the open bay. Located on an oversized lot with breathtaking water views and just seconds to open water, this property offers an exclusive opportunity to enjoy the very best of the Jersey Shore lifestyle. Step inside to discover 4 spacious bedrooms, 2 full baths, and an oversized 2-car garage, all enhanced by a full suite of brand-new high-efficiency systems, including a gas furnace, A/C, water heater, pressure tank, and water softener. The expansive backyard is perfect for entertaining or adding a pool, framed by a vinyl bulkhead with brand new cap. Set on a quiet dead-end street in a family-friendly neighborhood, you'll love being able to walk to the beach, parks, tennis and basketball courts, with surf spots and the boardwalk just minutes away. A new driveway, installed in March 2025, completes this exceptional waterfront retreat. This waterfront residence is more than just a home, it's a lifestyle of sun-soaked days, breezy evenings, effortless shore living, and the bonus of low taxes.

Single-familyProperty Type

1977Year Built

6,969 sq ftLot Size

$527Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Kyle Marcell • RE/MAX Revolution

Bought with Timothy O'Shea • Keller Williams Shore Properties

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MOMLS #22511582

Redfin Estimate

$888,914

$39K since sold in May 2025$28K since August

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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 75.8% higher than the average sale price ($506K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$444,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,410 sq ft
1321 Bay Ave, Toms River, NJ 08753
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$490,000
B
4 beds2 baths1,742 sq ft
506 Foster Rd, Toms River, NJ 08753
SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$530,000
C
4 beds1.5 baths1,544 sq ft
783 Simmons Dr, Toms River, NJ 08753
SOLD JUN 1, 2026
$560,000
D
4 beds2 baths1,948 sq ft
1421 Delaware Ave, Toms River, NJ 08753
SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$459,000
E
4 beds2 baths1,435 sq ft
1233 Audubon Dr, Toms River, NJ 08753
SOLD APR 27, 2026
$550,000
F
4 beds2 baths1,594 sq ft
3129 Windsor Ave, Toms River, NJ 08753

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$3,239/mo

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Market trends in 08753, NJ

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.3%

0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$560K

$7K MoM

Avg. days on market

21d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

252

38 MoM

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OPEN SAT, 11AM TO 1PM
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825 Knight St, Toms River, NJ 08753
NEW 14 HRS AGO
$649,000
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COMING SOON
$624,900
4 beds2.5 baths2,126 sq ft
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NEW 1 DAY AGO
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5 beds4 baths5,266 sq ft
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NEW 1 DAY AGO
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5 beds2.5 baths2,900 sq ft
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NEW 1 DAY AGO
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4 beds3.5 baths2,800 sq ft
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COMING SOON
$819,900
3 beds2.5 baths2,867 sq ft
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Sale history for 26 Mermaid Rd

Date

Event

Price

MOMLS #22511582

May 21, 2025

Sold

$850,000

$504/sq ft

Apr 29, 2025

Pending

—

Apr 23, 2025

Listed

$849,900

$503/sq ft

MOMLS #22432414

Feb 12, 2025

Relisted

—

Feb 10, 2025

Pending

—

Jan 3, 2025

Price Changed

$850,000

$504/sq ft

Nov 22, 2024

Price Changed

$865,000

$512/sq ft

Nov 11, 2024

Listed

$889,000

$527/sq ft

Nov 11, 2024

Coming Soon

MOMLS #22424520

Sep 30, 2024

Sold

$630,000

$373/sq ft

Aug 24, 2024

Pending

—

Aug 23, 2024

Listed

$625,000

$370/sq ft

MOMLS #21922555

Nov 30, 2019

Delisted

—

May 31, 2019

Listed

$400,000

$237/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #NJOC149744

Dec 19, 2018

Listing Removed

—

Nov 14, 2018

Price Changed

$450,000

$267/sq ft

Aug 17, 2018

Listed

$499,999

$296/sq ft

MOMLS #21829724

Dec 19, 2018

Delisted

—

Nov 7, 2018

Price Changed

$450,000

$267/sq ft

Jul 26, 2018

Listed

$499,999

$296/sq ft

Public Records

May 1, 1982

Sold

$93,000

$55/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$9,020 (+7.3%)

$260,000 + $307,300

$567,300

2024

$8,406 (+5.2%)

$260,000 + $201,600

$461,600

2023

$7,990 (+3.7%)

$260,000 + $201,600

$461,600

2022

$7,704 (+14.1%)

$260,000 + $201,600

$461,600

2021

$6,751 (+0.4%)

$260,000 + $201,600

$461,600

2020

$6,721 (+4.5%)

$160,400 + $109,100

$269,500

2019

$6,430 (+1.4%)

$160,400 + $109,100

$269,500

2018

$6,344 (+0.9%)

$160,400 + $109,100

$269,500

2017

$6,290 (+2.7%)

$160,400 + $109,100

$269,500

2016

$6,125 (+12.1%)

$160,400 + $109,100

$269,500

2014

$5,465 (−1.7%)

$160,400 + $109,100

$269,500

2013

$5,557 (−24.5%)

$160,400 + $109,100

$269,500

2012

$7,359 (+2.7%)

$206,100 + $76,400

$282,500

2011

$7,165 (+5.7%)

$358,500 + $120,000

$478,500

2010

$6,776 (+10.9%)

$358,500 + $122,400

$480,900

2009

$6,112

$358,500 + $122,400

$480,900

Tax history for 26 Mermaid Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$9,020 (+7.3%)

$260,000 + $307,300

$567,300

2024

$8,406 (+5.2%)

$260,000 + $201,600

$461,600

2023

$7,990 (+3.7%)

$260,000 + $201,600

$461,600

2022

$7,704 (+14.1%)

$260,000 + $201,600

$461,600

2021

$6,751 (+0.4%)

$260,000 + $201,600

$461,600

2020

$6,721 (+4.5%)

$160,400 + $109,100

$269,500

2019

$6,430 (+1.4%)

$160,400 + $109,100

$269,500

2018

$6,344 (+0.9%)

$160,400 + $109,100

$269,500

2017

$6,290 (+2.7%)

$160,400 + $109,100

$269,500

2016

$6,125 (+12.1%)

$160,400 + $109,100

$269,500

2014

$5,465 (−1.7%)

$160,400 + $109,100

$269,500

2013

$5,557 (−24.5%)

$160,400 + $109,100

$269,500

2012

$7,359 (+2.7%)

$206,100 + $76,400

$282,500

2011

$7,165 (+5.7%)

$358,500 + $120,000

$478,500

2010

$6,776 (+10.9%)

$358,500 + $122,400

$480,900

2009

$6,112

$358,500 + $122,400

$480,900

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

6,882 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,688

Year built

1977

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Ocean County

APN

0800724 1100138

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jun 12, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2.0
Attached Garage: Yes

Interior

Interior Features
Inclusions: Whole House Fan, Water Softener, Dishwasher, Stove, Refrigerator, Gas Cooking
Fireplaces Total: 0

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Cooling: Yes
Central Air

Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 4

Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.0
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: 0

Basement Information
Basement: Crawl Space

Exterior

Exterior Features
Shingle

Land Information
Yes
Waterfront Features: Lagoon

Property Information
Living Area: 1688.0
Ownership: Fee Simple

Subdivision Information
Shelter Cove
Shelter Cove
Toms River Twp (TOM)

Financial

Tax Information
Parcel Number: 08-00724-11-00138
Tax Annual Amount: 8406.0
Tax Assessed Value: 461600
Tax Block: 724.1
Tax Lot: 138
Tax Year: 2024

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer

Location

Location Information
Ocean
Latitude: 39.965666
Longitude: -74.115533

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,688
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,882 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1977
Year Renovated: —
County: Ocean County
APN: 0800724 1100138

Home facts updated by county records on Jun 12, 2026

Other

Documents & Disclosures
Documents Change Timestamp: 2025-04-23T18:05:30Z
Documents Count: 0

Listing Information
Photos Count: 48
Closed

Around this home

Schools

East Dover Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.8mi

4/10

Toms River Intermediate East

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.4mi

7/10

Toms River High - East High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi

4/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

10/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

8/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 96° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years

8/10 Wind Factor

80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

3 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Toms River, NJ • 08753

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In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in June and 4.5 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$845,000 – $1.02M

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Home values near 26 Mermaid Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
39 Mermaid Rd, Toms River, NJ 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 4534 Sq. Ft.	$1,315,332
35 Mermaid Rd, Toms River, NJ 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2431 Sq. Ft.	$1,020,081

Address	Redfin Estimate
29 Mermaid Rd, Toms River, NJ 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2180 Sq. Ft.	$735,135
37 Mermaid Rd, Toms River, NJ 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2065 Sq. Ft.	$869,972

Address	Redfin Estimate
33 Mermaid Rd, Toms River, NJ 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2469 Sq. Ft.	$930,062
13 Mermaid Rd, Toms River, NJ 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1332 Sq. Ft.	$816,580

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